In Bakersfield, California, rising fuel costs are putting new pressure on everyday driving, raising a practical problem for households trying to cover commutes, work trips, and basic errands.
As regular gas edges toward $6 a gallon and diesel reaches a record local average, some people in Kern County say they are spending less time on the road and reworking the rest of their budgets, KBAK-TV reported.
Here’s what to know
According to AAA figures cited by KBAK-TV, Bakersfield’s diesel average has climbed to roughly $7.81 a gallon, the highest on record locally.
The same data puts regular gas at about $5.85 a gallon…